Banned Michael Cheika was ‘overly aggressive with intense eye contact’
Michael Cheika’s behaviour has been described as “overly aggressive with intense eye contact” in a written judgement after he was found guilty of disrespecting an independent match-day doctor…
Super Rugby Pacific transfer tracker: JOC’s surprise NZ switch, Force sign ex-Highlanders centre as huge rebuild continues
The demise of the Melbourne Rebels and the reduction of Australian Super Rugby Pacific teams to four has seen a considerable shakeup in the player stocks for the…
Jake White warns ‘young and naive’ youngsters after Bulls player hospitalised due to heart virus
The Bulls’ United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign suffered a setback with the news that front-row forward Simphiwe Matanzima was hospitalised recently after playing with a virus that has…
‘Positive trajectory’ – Potter loving SA tour ahead of Emerging Ireland clash
Two-try hero Harry Potter is feeling positive about the Western Force’s trajectory following their 38-23 win over the Cheetahs in their Toyota Challenge opener on Thursday morning WST….
Cathal Forde’s late penalty sees Connacht edge out Scarlets
Cathal Forde’s penalty three minutes from time broke Scarlets’ hearts as Connacht snatched a 24-23 win to record their fourth successive victory over the Welsh region. Connacht shaded…
The Wallabies’ best performance of the past two years came under Eddie – and the departure that will haunt RA
Joe Schmidt might have two more wins on the board than Eddie Jones did from his first nine Tests in charge, but the Wallabies are still miles away…
Wallabies: David Campese slams appointment of ‘second-best Kiwi coach’ Joe Schmidt who ‘hasn’t won anything’
David Campese has criticised Rugby Australia’s decision to appoint Joe Schmidt as Wallabies coach, saying his country “should not have a Kiwi head coach”. In January, the governing…
Scotland internationals lead the way as Glasgow win high-scoring thriller over Cardiff while Connacht pip Scarlets
Defending champions Glasgow Warriors sealed a thrilling 52-36 bonus-point victory over Cardiff while Connacht clinched a nail-biting 24-23 triumph against Scarlets in Friday’s Round Three United Rugby Championship…
Wallaroos preparing for elimination style footy against South Africa
Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard stresses the importance of backing up last week’s win as they control their own WXV 2 destiny. The bonus point win has the Australians…
Canada watching out for Ireland’s ‘young talented back row’
Captain Tyson Beukeboom says Canada are wary of a “young talented back row” on the Ireland team as the sides prepared to meet in their second WXV1 clash….